ETF Portfolio Blueprint

Canadian ETF Portfolios

The Global X Canada Tax-Efficient ETF Portfolio for Non-Registered Accounts

This portfolio uses three swap-based index ETFs to eliminate taxable distributions entirely.

The Water and Agriculture Thematic ETF Portfolio

This investment portfolio uses two TSX listed thematic ETFs to capture two essential natural resources.

The BMO Global Dividend ETF Portfolio

This globally diversified portfolio uses three BMO dividend ETFs to deliver monthly income.

The Diversified Cryptocurrency ETF Portfolio (TFSA/FHSA/RRSP Eligible)

Canadian investors can own the three major cryptocurrencies in their registered accounts via this three-ETF combo.

Forgetting Being a Landlord in Canada: Invest in This Real Estate ETF Portfolio Instead

Here’s how you can earn tax-sheltered monthly income from real estate investments all without ever physically owning a single property.

The North American Dividend Growth ETF Portfolio (Canadian Investor Edition)

Hamilton’s dividend CHAMPIONS™ index ETF duo makes for a perfect low-cost core holding.

The Cockroach Portfolio: A Defensive 5-ETF Combo That Survives Anything (Canadian Investor Edition)

In 2014, I tried killing a cockroach in my crappy student dorm during undergrad. I was surprised—and slightly disgusted—by how resilient the thing was.

The Warren Buffett 90/10 ETF Portfolio (10%+ Yield Monthly Income Edition)

Here’s how you can tweak Warren Buffett’s 90/10 S&P 500 / short-term Treasurys allocation to deliver a 10% yield with monthly income.

Investing on BMO InvestorLine? Buy These BMO ETFs for a Diversified Portfolio

These BMO ETFs feature low fees, passive indexing strategies, and trade with zero commission on BMO InvestorLine.

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What Your Choice of ETF Issuer Says About You as an Investor

These are totally tongue-in-cheek, so kindly refrain from sending me hate mail.

The Best Canadian ETFs for Investing in Indian Stocks

India is one of the best performing segments within emerging markets. Here are a few options Canadian investors have for equity exposure.

The Global X Infrastructure Megatrend ETF Portfolio

This portfolio combines three Global X infrastructure-themed ETFs to provide modern exposure to tangible assets and inflation-linked cashflows.

The Global X Canada Tax-Efficient ETF Portfolio for Non-Registered Accounts

This portfolio uses three swap-based index ETFs to eliminate taxable distributions entirely.

Master Limited Partnership (MLP) ETFs: The Good, The Bad, and The Ugly

Midstream energy infrastructure exposure can be achieved via allocating to MLP ETFs, but some are objectively better than others.

The Best Global Equity ETFs for Canadian Investors

Here’s how you can invest internationally as a Canadian without incurring a significant home-country bias.

The Best Canadian ETFs for Investing in European Stocks

These ETFs can help Canadian investors gain exposure to blue-chip European companies while diversifying away from a North American home-country bias.

The Two Types of ETFs I Would Never Buy and Hold

Some ETFs are just structurally broken. Here are two types that aren’t leveraged or inverse.

Hamilton Enhanced U.S. Covered Call ETF (HYLD): When Issuers Listen to Investor Feedback

HYLD used to be a sub-par covered call ETF. Now it’s one of the most popular options among Canadian income investors. Here’s how Hamilton fixed HYLD.

Amplify CWP Enhanced Dividend Income ETF (DIVO) Review

This popular covered call ETF emphasizes active stock selection and tactical options-selling.